Kayenta Township building permits

Requirements

• Obtain and complete the Application for Residential Building Permits form from the Building & Safety Department (P.O. Box 1490, Kayenta, AZ 86033)
• Submit two complete sets of construction plans (24"x36"), drawn to scale, prepared by an Arizona-registered design professional (unless the work is minor, e.g., painting, floor coverings, moveable partitions/casework)
• Plans must include: cover sheet with project address and building information block (use/occupancy, occupant load, construction type, square footage, fire sprinklers/alarms Y/N, exits), code summary; site plan (accessible routes, property lines, setbacks, parking); floor plan(s); roof plan; elevations; building sections/details; structural plans with calculations and a soils report or engineering assessment; plumbing and mechanical plans (with additional isometric drawings for homes in the Green Building Program under ICC-700); electrical plans; and, if applicable, fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans sealed by an Arizona-registered design professional
• Submit a Res-Check for all Group-R occupancies (downloadable from the U.S. Department of Energy at energycodes.gov)
• Provide proof of ownership (Business Site Lease or suitable evidence of ownership if ownership changed within the last 6 months)
• If using a contractor, check the appropriate box and attach the Contractor/Worker Information Supplement Form listing Registrar of Contractor numbers and Sales Tax ID; contractors must obtain a Township Business License
• Pay the Construction Permit Fee of 1% of estimated project valuation (Chapter 11, Section 11-5) before construction may begin, via the Construction Permit Form remitted to the Kayenta Township Finance Department
• Sign and date the application, granting the Building Inspector permission to enter the premises during reasonable times for inspections

Required documents

• RequiredApplication for Residential Building PermitsOfficial Kayenta Township Building & Safety Department form; captures residential/townhouse/two-family/rental status, type of work, job location, applicant/owner info, building information (floors, height, bedrooms, valuation, construction type, utilities).
• OptionalContractor/Worker Information Supplement FormLists all contractors associated with the project, their Registrar of Contractors numbers, and Sales Tax identification numbers.
• RequiredResidential Inspection ChecklistPublished alongside the residential permit package on the Township's Permits & Applications page; not independently extracted as a standalone document in this research pass.
• OptionalRight of Way PermitReferenced as part of the residential building permit package; required for work affecting the public right-of-way (driveways, utility connections, etc.). Standalone form URL not independently confirmed in this research pass.
• RequiredTwo complete sets of construction plans (24"x36", to scale)Must meet the detailed Residential Plan Review Requirements (cover sheet, site plan, floor plan, roof plan, elevations, sections, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire plans as applicable).

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• Obtain and complete the Application for Commercial Building Permit; the application must be assigned a Plan Check Number that is prominently displayed on the construction plans
• Submit two complete sets of construction plans (24"x36"), drawn to scale, prepared by an Arizona-registered design professional
• Plans must include: cover sheet (address, Planning & Zoning stipulations, NTUA-approved utility standards, building information block, code summary); site plan; floor plan(s) with a complete interior ADA accessibility plan; roof plan; elevations; building sections/details identifying elements requiring special inspection per IBC Chapter 17; structural plans with calculations, soils report, and engineering assessment; plumbing plans (isometric drawings, gas isometric); mechanical plans (showing compliance with IMC ventilation/efficiency sections); electrical plans (with load calculations, AFC/fault current calculations, panel AIC rating); and fire sprinkler/fire alarm plans sealed by an Arizona-registered design professional, Fire Protection Engineer, or NICET III/IV, if applicable
• Submit a COMcheck for all conditioned buildings (downloadable from the U.S. Department of Energy at energycodes.gov)
• Provide proof of ownership (Business Site Lease, deed, or lease agreement for tenant improvements) if ownership changed within the last 6 months
• Submit the Contractor Information Supplement Form with Registrar of Contractors number and Sales Tax ID for each contractor; obtain a Transaction Privilege License / Business License for the contractor of record
• Pay the 1% Construction Permit Fee via the Construction Permit Form, remitted to the Kayenta Township Finance Department, before construction begins
• Sign and date the application, certifying compliance with adopted codes and granting inspection access

Required documents

• RequiredApplication for Commercial Building PermitOfficial Kayenta Township Building & Safety Department form; captures description of work (construct/addition/alteration/demolition/change of use), square footage, valuation, applicant/property/utility information, use of building, fire protection features, and architect/engineer/contractor contact information.
• RequiredContractor Information Supplement FormLists all contractors, Registrar of Contractors numbers, and Sales Tax identification numbers.
• RequiredCommercial Plan Review ChecklistPublished alongside the commercial permit package on the Township's Permits & Applications page.
• OptionalFire Protection Requirements documentPublished alongside the commercial permit package; governs fire sprinkler/alarm plan requirements.
• RequiredCommercial Building Plan Review RequirementsDetailed submittal checklist for cover sheet, site plan, floor plan, roof plan, elevations, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire plans.
• RequiredConstruction Permit FormUsed to calculate and remit the 1% Construction Permit Fee to the Finance Department.

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• Complete the Application for Trade Permit, checking the applicable type (General/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing) and Commercial or Residential occupancy
• Provide a description of work, property address, project valuation
• For electrical work: existing and new/upgraded service size (amps), whether service is located on a utility easement or another's property, and renewable energy details (photovoltaic/thermal, ground-set or rooftop) if applicable
• For mechanical work: type of unit (electrical/gas-fuel piping/oil/other), number and location of units, number of fuel gas appliances
• For plumbing work: system type (cistern/septic/water well/other) and number of fixtures added/replaced/repaired
• For specialty/fire work: commercial kitchen hood systems, fuel tanks, fire alarms, or fire sprinklers, as applicable
• Provide Contractor Information: name, company, address, Registrar of Contractors license number, classification, and expiration date
• Sign and date the application, certifying compliance with adopted codes and granting inspection access

Required documents

• RequiredApplication for Trade PermitOfficial Kayenta Township Building & Safety Department over-the-counter permit form covering electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and specialty-fire trade work.
• OptionalEquipment/appliance specificationsAdditional manufacturer specification sheets may be attached to the trade permit application rather than kept as separate plan sets.

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• Complete the Application for Trade Permit, checking 'Electrical' (for the interconnection) and specifying renewable energy details: photovoltaic or thermal, and ground-set or rooftop mounting
• Roof load calculations are required if the system is rooftop-mounted, per the Trade Permit application's own instructions
• Construction Permit Fee of 1% of estimated project valuation is collected for the solar installation like any other Township construction project (Chapter 11, Section 11-5); legally the contractor's obligation, but the owner is responsible for collecting and remitting it if the contractor does not
• Construction must be performed by a contractor licensed and in good standing in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico (proof required with the application), unless the work qualifies for the owner/lessee self-use exemption under Chapter 11, Section 11-10
• Structural/racking design for a rooftop system, and any accompanying construction drawings, require the seal and signature of a licensed professional engineer or architect from Utah, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico

Required documents

• RequiredApplication for Trade PermitOfficial Kayenta Township Building & Safety Department over-the-counter permit form; check 'Electrical' and complete the renewable energy (photovoltaic/thermal, ground-set/rooftop) fields
• OptionalRoof load calculationsRequired specifically for rooftop-mounted photovoltaic or thermal systems, per the Trade Permit application's own instructions
• RequiredContractor licensure proofUtah, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico contractor license in good standing, unless the owner/lessee self-use exemption applies

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• Complete the Application for Trade Permit, checking 'Electrical' and providing existing and new/upgraded service size (amps) for the EV charger circuit
• If the charger is served by a new or upgraded electrical service, provide details of whether the service is located on a utility easement or another's property, per the Trade Permit's electrical-work fields
• Construction Permit Fee of 1% of estimated project valuation is collected for the EV charger installation like any other Township construction project (Chapter 11, Section 11-5); legally the contractor's obligation, but the owner is responsible for collecting and remitting it if the contractor does not
• Construction must be performed by a contractor licensed and in good standing in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico (proof required with the application), unless the work qualifies for the owner/lessee self-use exemption under Chapter 11, Section 11-10
• Service utilities for any commercial EV charging installation (e.g., a fleet or workplace charging depot) are approved under Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) standards, per the Commercial Plan Review Requirements document

Required documents

• RequiredApplication for Trade PermitOfficial Kayenta Township Building & Safety Department over-the-counter permit form; check 'Electrical' and complete the service-size fields for the EV charger circuit; no EV-specific application form is published separately
• RequiredContractor licensure proofUtah, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico contractor license in good standing, unless the owner/lessee self-use exemption applies

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• Submit the Application for Annual Permit Registration, including firm/organization name (and DBA), complete mailing address, physical location(s) of the site(s)/building(s), and legal description of the site(s)
• Submit a floor plan identifying uses or occupancies of each major area
• Certification signed by both the applicant/agent and the engineer/architect of record, confirming they have read the requirements of Section 105 of the (2006, per the form's own text) International Building Code governing Annual Permits
• Pay the registration fee upon approval, before the program takes effect (fee amount determined by Kayenta Township and prorated to a minimum amount as calculated; no published flat figure)
• Renew registration annually, coinciding with the business license renewal date or a date set by the Building Official

Required documents

• RequiredApplication for Annual Permit RegistrationOfficial Kayenta Township Building & Safety Department form; requires firm information, site location(s), legal description, authorized representative details, and dual certification (applicant/agent and engineer/architect, with Arizona Registrant Seal number).
• RequiredFloor plan identifying uses/occupancies of each major areaRequired attachment identifying how each major area of the registered building is used.

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• Hold a recommended pre-construction meeting with the Building Official to discuss required inspections, tests, and questions before commencing work
• Provide at least 24 hours' notice for all inspection requests (unless the Building Official determines an emergency situation warrants immediate inspection); inspections may be requested via phone (928-697-8451) or email (ptso@kayentatownship.net)
• Ensure the inspection card copy of the building permit and approved plans are posted on the job-site for all scheduled inspections
• Fire Prevention: install and ensure operating order for all fire protection systems (sprinklers, alarms) per approved plans; install all required fire lane, premise identification, and graphic directory signage
• On-Site Engineering: complete all on-site improvements (grading, paving, water, sewer) per approved plans; remove drywell covers for site-retention prior to final inspection; provide as-built drawings from the consulting engineer to the Building Official prior to requesting final inspection; install on-site ADA ramps and parking signage
• Off-Site Construction Engineering: hold a pre-construction meeting with the off-site inspector; schedule inspections with a minimum 24 hours' notice (after-hours inspections may incur additional charges); comply with the Right-of-Way permit for traffic control; provide certified mylar as-built drawings for completed off-site improvements before acceptance; install off-site ADA ramps and signage
• Utilities: complete testing and approval of all water and sewer connections/installations by the appropriate utility company, including required cross-connection devices (double-check valves, RPP valves)
• Sanitation: install all refuse enclosures per approved plans (location, size, materials, gates, landscaping)
• Planning: complete all building construction with approved materials/color schemes (documented on-site); complete parking lot improvements (pavement, lighting, curbing, striping); install all screen walls, trash enclosures, and approved signage; remove all temporary signage; complete interior walkways, pedestrian furniture, and on-site lighting
• Landscape Architecture: install all landscape materials per approved plans in healthy condition (no deviation without prior Planning Department approval); complete irrigation system plumbing/electrical per approved plans; complete site grading (berms, retention areas) per approved Grading and Drainage plans; install screen walls to approved height/specifications

Required documents

• RequiredFinal Inspection and Certificate of Occupancy — Requirement Guideline for Commercial ProjectsOfficial Kayenta Township Building & Safety Department guideline document listing all department-by-department requirements (Building & Safety, Fire Prevention, On-Site/Off-Site Engineering, Utilities, Sanitation, Planning, Landscape Architecture) that must be satisfied before a CO or Temporary CO can be issued.
• RequiredAs-built drawings (on-site and off-site improvements)Certified mylar as-builts from the consulting engineer required before acceptance of off-site improvements; as-built drawings for on-site grading/improvements required before requesting final inspection.

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